You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines

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You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines

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RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines

January 20, 2017 at 1:10 am (This post was last modified: January 20, 2017 at 1:13 am by Astreja.)

The problem with the 10 Commandments is that they're written in negative language, and I think that could actually cause the unintended consequence of the unconscious mind discarding the negatives and interpreting them as "kill," "steal," "adultery," "bear false witness," and "covet."

I can get on board with "Be sure to take time off and get some rest at least once a week," "Support your family," "Protect life," "Respect others' possessions," "Be faithful to your partner," "Speak the truth," and "Enjoy what you have." The ones regarding worship, though, definitely aren't needed if you don't believe there's anything to worship.

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You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ErGingerbreadMandude - January 20, 2017 at 12:47 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Minimalist - January 20, 2017 at 1:01 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by popeyespappy - January 20, 2017 at 1:09 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by energizer bunny - January 20, 2017 at 1:09 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ErGingerbreadMandude - January 20, 2017 at 3:54 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Astreja - January 20, 2017 at 1:10 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Aristocatt - January 20, 2017 at 1:22 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Astreja - January 20, 2017 at 2:20 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Edwardo Piet - January 20, 2017 at 1:12 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Alex K - January 20, 2017 at 1:12 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Jesster - January 20, 2017 at 1:15 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by paulpablo - January 20, 2017 at 1:24 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by energizer bunny - January 20, 2017 at 1:50 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Wyrd of Gawd - January 21, 2017 at 3:09 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Cato - January 20, 2017 at 2:22 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by vorlon13 - January 20, 2017 at 2:46 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by robvalue - January 20, 2017 at 3:56 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by chimp3 - January 20, 2017 at 7:02 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ApeNotKillApe - January 20, 2017 at 7:05 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Casca - January 20, 2017 at 7:13 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Anomalocaris - January 20, 2017 at 8:30 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by robvalue - January 20, 2017 at 8:59 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Crossless1 - January 20, 2017 at 9:02 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ApeNotKillApe - January 20, 2017 at 9:00 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by robvalue - January 20, 2017 at 9:16 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Crossless1 - January 20, 2017 at 9:22 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Chad32 - January 20, 2017 at 2:41 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by downbeatplumb - January 20, 2017 at 2:52 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Edwardo Piet - January 20, 2017 at 2:56 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ApeNotKillApe - January 20, 2017 at 3:05 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Astreja - January 20, 2017 at 11:43 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Aristocatt - January 22, 2017 at 9:14 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Fake Messiah - January 23, 2017 at 4:14 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Wyrd of Gawd - January 23, 2017 at 4:27 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Cyberman - January 20, 2017 at 11:51 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Cecelia - January 21, 2017 at 12:22 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Wyrd of Gawd - January 21, 2017 at 2:54 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ErGingerbreadMandude - January 21, 2017 at 2:56 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by AceBoogie - January 21, 2017 at 6:26 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ApeNotKillApe - January 22, 2017 at 5:39 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by AceBoogie - January 22, 2017 at 8:33 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ApeNotKillApe - January 23, 2017 at 4:40 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by AceBoogie - January 23, 2017 at 4:59 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by ApeNotKillApe - January 23, 2017 at 5:01 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Thumpalumpacus - January 22, 2017 at 3:54 pm

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Tonus - January 23, 2017 at 9:35 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by maestroanth - January 29, 2017 at 4:31 am

RE: You can be an atheist and still follow the ten commandments as guidelines - by Simon Moon - January 30, 2017 at 1:38 pm

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